A periodontist who maintains a full-time private practice in the vibrant Brickell neighborhood of Miami, Florida, Dr Irene Marron-Tarrazzi completed her post-doctoral training at UNC-Chapel Hill, and her dental degree at NSU. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Marron-Tarrazzi serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Post-Graduate Periodontics Program at Nova Southeastern University. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including Florida Dentist of the Year, NSU Alumni of the Year, and the National Lucy Hobbs Award “Woman-to-Watch”. Actively involved in the dental community, Dr Marron-Tarrazzi was also the first and youngest vice president of the American Dental Association. She chairs the FDI Section Women Dentists Worldwide and serves as Vice-Chair of the FDI Membership Liaison and Support Committee. Dr. Marron-Tarrazzi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a fellow of the American and International College of Dentists.